The Benefits Of Using Catalogs To Sell Your Products: What To Watch Out For
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Published:03/14/2011 11:15am
Giving away the farm. Many catalogs will ask for a multitude of discounts and concessions before they even place one order. You give them a set price for your product. But they insist on a lower price. They expect you to pay freight. They want an "advertising allowance." They ask for a volume discount, a catalog allowance, and a photography fee. The requests for concessions go on and on. But beware of this game. If a catalog truly likes your product, they will usually pick it up without requiring a ton of concessions.Being stung by mistakes. Review a catalog's rules and...
Operation Snowball: Marketing Tips for the Independent Author
Published:03/14/2011 09:26am
By Chrysa Smith, Author of The Adventures of the Poodle Posse series; canine kicks for young readers (www.wellbredbook.net) Whenever I visit schools to share my 'dog tales' with young readers, there is inevitably a teacher, parent or some other adult who has a great idea for a book and no idea where to begin. So, I tell them what I will tell you: Take a deep breath. Look at what you have written. And let the snowball begin to grow. Where is your niche? A friend of mine has written a book, compiling her humor columns for women. "I figure...
Don't Vacation in the ER
Published:03/14/2011 09:03am
By Brenda Nixon, parenting author, speaker, radio hostKids especially love warm weather and spending time outdoors. But never assume that your child recognizes the dangers lurking outside. Instead, develop the habit of practicing safety precautions to insure fun in the sun without resulting injury. Here are a few tips:When loading everyone in the car, feel car seats and buckles first to know how hot they are. The sun can heat a car's interior to a scorching 140 degrees and that's enough to burn tender skin. Many parents store beach towels in the car to throw over hot seats.Prevent sunburn by using...
Grandma Rules
Published:03/14/2011 08:50am
She stood across the hotels service desk and bragged about her grandkids. As I was checking out of my room from an overnight speaking engagement, the desk clerk showed me pictures then explained about her two adult children. One is a great disciplinarian, she said, but the other lets her kids do anything they want! She shook her head in frustration and disbelief. I want to discipline them but when their mom wont; I dont want to risk losing their love.Ever feel like your grandkids rule the roost at home and expect the same at yours? It can be a tough...
How to Approach a Girl
Published:03/14/2011 12:30am
At the BarThe hands down best pick-up line at a bar, agreed upon by pretty much all women except the Mormons (and even they would like to be asked) is Can I get you a drink?Girls do not want to buy their own drinks. They want a boy to buy them a drink. Call this chivalry, call this whatever you want, I call it fact. Even if you dont use this as your opener, make it happen shortly. The bottom line is if you dont offer to buy a girl a drink within the first five minutes of talking to her,...
Hair Salon Is Beauty School In Your Future?
Published:03/12/2011 01:32pm
Older postsHair Salon Is Beauty School In Your Future?Posted on March 9, 2011 by Rick Alexanderhair styling choosing the right hair salon educationHair Salon Stylist - Image courtesy of bridalpartytees.comEven in this depressed market, the hair salon continues to flourish. The reason is simple. Not only do people like to look good, but making the proper appearance, presenting your best foot forward, at interview time is crucial.While many believe a hair salon represents success, money, glamor, and challenge keep in mind that it is a strenuous business. On your feet for hours at a time, working in a hair salon can...
Grow Your Business With These 4 Keys to a Winning Workshop
Published:03/11/2011 09:16pm
Offline marketing is sometimes ignored by solo service professionals but it shouldnt be! By holding workshops and in-person appearances in your local area, you can increase your income, raise your public profile, and build a foundation for a stronger business in the future. In addition, you help build your relationship with your audience. Youll be able to get to know your local target market while youre earning revenue from the event AND laying the foundation for future upsells to other products and/or services.Here are four steps you can use to create a winning local event that can build your solo...
Expose Yourself!: Five Tips to Successfully Market Your Book
Published:03/11/2011 04:03pm
Congratulations -- you've published a nonfiction book. But so have thousands of other writers this month alone. And with the explosion of self-publishing options in the last few years, putting your book on Amazon is like placing your prized needle in a haystack. More accurately, it's like placing your hay in a haystack. So how do you get your book exposure beyond your Mom's reading club and your own list of Facebook friends? The good news is that most authors don't know how to aggressively publicize their own books, or even that they should, so there's plenty of opportunity to separate...
Meet Ms. Fix-It
Published:03/10/2011 05:02pm
Meet Ms. Fix-It:How To Turn Home Renovation Headaches Into A Successful BusinessAfter the purchase of our first home, my husband and I were faced with the all too familiar challenge of finding reliable home improvement contractors. At the end of a 60 hour work week we had little time left to search for qualified plumbers, painters, carpenters, etc. and were forced to blindly pick a name from the Yellow Pages and hope for the best. After one too many afternoons of waiting for contractors who didn't show, it occurred to me that if we were having difficulty finding reliable...
Negotiating With Contractors
Published:03/10/2011 04:59pm
In todays economy, many homeowners looking for the best home improvement value on a limited budget. While negotiating with contractors on price can be a slippery slope, below are some tips on how to advise clients who need to cut project costs but dont want to sacrifice on quality:1. Discuss specifics on materials. For example, if you're installing a hard wood floor, you may be able to save several thousand dollars on materials by choosing flooring that runs 10/square foot vs. 14 that is just as good.2. Have your financing ready. Most contractors are more receptive when they know that a...
Launch A Home Business On a Budget
Published:03/10/2011 04:54pm
Despite what many think, starting a business doesnt have to deplete your lifes savings. Many successful businesses have been launched from home with a little investment and a lot of determination. Several years ago I launched a Homeowner Referral Network (HRN) business with a 5000 loan from my husbands retirement savings plan. Not only was I was able to repay the loan in less than six months but my business has grown into a cottage industry nationwide grossing more than 2 million in revenue to date. If you have the desire to start your own business but...
The New Math
Published:03/09/2011 01:11pm
Math was my favorite subject in school. Numbers dont lie. An answer is right or wrong. 4+4 8, never 0, never 9. There is no subjectivity: right or wrong, black or white, yes or no, it is a binary response. Math is exact, there is no room for ambiguity or opinion. Interpretation is unnecessary. The beauty lies in its simplicity. You can trust numbers. Time is based and calibrated with numbers. Like math, it is exact. It is either 8:01 AM or it is not. Precision.Sports are based on numbers. Competitive sports...
Former ‘Bachelor’ and ‘Bachelorettes’ Pick Chantal O’Brien over Emily Maynard for Brad Womack
Published:03/09/2011 09:58am
By Cupids PulseCupid ExclusiveWith The Bachelor final rose ceremony less than a week away, single women are placing their bets on who they think ABCs two-time Bachelor, Brad Womack, will give that final rose to on March 14.Its down to this seasons two fan favorites: soft-spoken southern mother Emily Maynard and sassy, slaphappy divorcee Chantal OBrien. Based on Womacks infamous dumping of both DeAnna Papas and Jenni Croft in season 11, many fans wonder if hell leave his final two picks heartbroken as well.While everyone has an opinion, nobody can be sure what will happen. Even Bachelor reality TV...
No Tildes on Tuesday
Published:03/08/2011 06:33pm
Appreciating All Heritages: A Direct Link to an End of BullyingDuring an era when there is increased bullying in schools, and warranted of our legislators continued attention, my childrens chapter book, No Tildes on Tuesday, has arrived at a significant, and crucial time. My book is yet another means for educators (teachers, counselors, social workers), and even parents to utilize in order to engage children in effective, healthy conversations about marginal issues and topics that some, in years past, dared to discuss. All being said, I would love for my story via my book to be in the hands,...
What Business Sellers Look for in a Business Buyer
Published:03/08/2011 05:35pm
This article provides potential business Buyers with valuable insights about being prepared to successfully deal with business sellers and their brokers in todays competitive economic climate. Many articles and books have been written about what a business Buyer expects from business Sellers when searching for a business. And, the business brokerage community has done much to educate business owners about preparing their businesses for sale. Well-coached and educated Sellers know what Buyers want, and what it takes to sell their businesses. For example, in our brokerage practice, we prepare our seller clients to meet Buyer expectations. We...
